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    New study: The use of AI chatbots for mental health advice among U.S. adolescents and young adults rose by more than 40% over the past year, with nearly 1 in 5 now reporting they have used AI tools for support. "Many young people appear to be using AI chatbots for mental health
    Plum text on a light pink background reads: Nearly 1 in 5 young people in the U.S. use AI chatbots for mental health advice.
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    The narrative that China is attempting to exploit the #COVID19 crisis for geopolitical gain is exaggerated, says @DerekJGrossman. Beijing's assertive behavior isn't new.
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    "Now is the time for Washington to keep faith with its friends, its values, and its interests and ensure that all sides know that the United States stands together with peoples struggling for freedom, democracy, dignity, and the rule of law." bit.ly/33FSrmX
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    "Since the beginning of 2018, Kim has surrendered and dismantled no nuclear weapons, but has likely built 5-9 new nuclear weapons. So he has not frozen his nuclear program and he has certainly not been denuclearizing; instead, he has been nuclearizing." r.rand.org/8d31
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    Decades of experience have shown that military efforts to dislodge the Houthis are unlikely to be effective, says RAND's Alexandra Stark. "Instead of retaliatory strikes, the U.S. should favor a diplomatic approach."
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    China is using "simplistic mask diplomacy" to try to make other nations forget about Beijing's role in the pandemic, says RAND's Jeffrey Hornung.
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    "The biggest nuclear state has invaded the state that officially gave up nuclear weapons. It might serve as a lesson on why countries should not give up these capabilities if they possess them." bit.ly/3T2RjVx
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    We're excited to announce our first research report on the diminishing role of facts and analysis in American public life. We call this phenomenon #TruthDecay. r.rand.org/6j5q via @jekavanagh & @michaeldrich
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    ICYMI, we released a study on #TruthDecay — the diminishing role of facts and analysis in American public life — and how to fight it. Don't have time to read all 324 pages? Here's a summary. [thread] r.rand.org/6kst
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    "One of the central challenges for the United States and Europe will be to forge a more united approach to China's resurgence, lest its growing ambitions and influence erode the foundations of the European and transatlantic projects." bit.ly/30l2g9P
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    In any TikTok deal, what's required to ensure U.S. user data is fully protected? RAND experts discuss two main security concerns: bit.ly/2EN8A3H via @gonzadan
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    China's spy network in the U.S. may be developing the skills to physically sabotage critical infrastructure during a conflict, explains RAND's Ian Mitch. Is there time to address this possibility? bit.ly/3GmO7C8
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    Four ways the Biden-Harris administration could rebuild trust in government and public institutions: šŸ”ø increase transparency šŸ”ø elevate experts šŸ”ø build a diverse administration šŸ”ø invest in civic education and development bit.ly/331ToZf via @michaeldrich @jekavanagh
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    "Any return to normalcy is going to require both parties—the Hong Kong government and protesters—to make difficult, even risky, compromises. But if done in good faith, Hong Kong can finally move past this painful moment in its history." — @DerekJGrossman